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Modernisation of three South Island schools announced

Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

Two schools in the Tasman area and a College in Marlborough are in line for major improvements, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>

New cycleway opens in iconic Oriental Bay

Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Transport Phil Twyford and Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter today opened a new cycleway along Oriental Parade that will improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. More >>

PM’s Business Scholarship recipients to grow skills

Monday, 10 December 2018, 7:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Eight up and coming business leaders will boost their skills and lift New Zealand’s management capability through the 2018 Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships. More >>

Primary sector exports set to grow higher

Monday, 10 December 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The value of New Zealand’s primary sector exports is set to grow by $505 million to a new record high over the coming year, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said. The Ministry for Primary Industries’ latest Situation and Outlook report ... More >>

ACC levies drop will save kiwi businesses $100 million

Monday, 10 December 2018, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government’s decision to reduce the ACC Work Levy will save New Zealand businesses $100 million over the next two years, say Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>

Flexible work pilots begin in the public service

Monday, 10 December 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The next step of the Gender Pay Action Plan was launched today by Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter, with seven public service agencies committing to flexible work pilots. More >>

Govt to act on unfair commercial practices

Monday, 10 December 2018, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi and Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash have today released a discussion paper outlining options to protect consumers and businesses from unfair commercial practices. More >>

Major revamp for Mana College announced

Monday, 10 December 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

Over $15 million will be invested to redevelop Mana College in Porirua, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced during a visit to the school this morning. More >>

Government to proactively release Ministerial diaries

Monday, 10 December 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

All Government Ministers will for the first time release details of their internal and external meetings, Minister for State Services (Open Government) Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>

Child poverty report reminder of need for Bill

Monday, 10 December 2018, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government

The latest report into the impact of poverty on wellbeing of Kiwi children shows why the Government has put children and families at the centre of its programme and will pass an historic Bill to tackle child poverty by the end of the Parliamentary ... More >>

Celebrating gains in health workforce equity

Friday, 7 December 2018, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister David Clark is pleased to celebrate the Otago Project partnership between the Ministry of Health and the University of Otago which is significantly increasing the number of Māori graduates in the health sciences and workforce. More >>

Fast track for new Dunedin Hospital bulding

Friday, 7 December 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced a significant change in the approach to constructing the new Dunedin hospital. More >>

Minister wants wider discussion on proposed changes

Friday, 7 December 2018, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government

The Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce is proposing significant changes to the way our schools are run, governed, and managed to ensure every student receives the best quality education in future, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>

Downwards trend in crime victim stats

Friday, 7 December 2018, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Stuart Nash says Police deserve acknowledgement for efforts to prevent crime and improve community safety, as new data shows a significant drop in the number of people who have been victims of crime. More >>

New inter-atoll ferry for Tokelau

Friday, 7 December 2018, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today formally gifted Tokelau with a new vessel to serve as a small passenger ferry between the country’s three atolls. More >>

Govt construction projects will support skills training

Thursday, 6 December 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Government construction projects will support skills training Government agencies are being encouraged to take skills and training into account when contracting for large construction projects, rather than wait for it to become mandatory. The Ministry ... More >>

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